La Plata, MD · Charles County
Forest Planting and Maintenance Agreement
This agreement sets out an owner’s planting, maintenance, monitoring, and forest-protection commitments for a Town of La Plata-approved forest conservation plan.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The agreement documents an owner’s responsibilities for planting and maintaining required forest conservation areas for at least two years, with inspections, reports, and financial security provisions. The Town uses it in connection with regulated activities and an approved Final Forest Conservation Plan; the agreement says work cannot begin until required agreements are executed, securities are posted, and construction drawings are approved. It also addresses long-term protection and may accompany an agreement submitted for recording.
Who needs it
Property owners undertaking a regulated activity in La Plata with an approved Final Forest Conservation Plan may need this agreement to document required planting, maintenance, monitoring, and protection.
Why it needs a notary
The form has separate acknowledgment blocks for the owner’s authorized agent and the Town Manager; each signer acknowledges the agreement before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Agreement
Download the Forest Planting and Maintenance Agreement from the Town of La Plata.
- 2
Fill In The Agreement
Complete the owner, property, plan, consultant, and contractor information, and review the obligations with the Town.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and confirm which signers need to appear for the acknowledgment blocks.
- 4
Sign On Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and acknowledge the agreement during the online session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Follow the Town’s instructions for submission and any recording steps that apply to your agreement.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from La Plata. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get this agreement notarized online?
- Complete the agreement, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The owner’s authorized agent and Town Manager have separate acknowledgment blocks, so coordinate who must sign and when.
- Do I need to sign this agreement before a notary?
- The form includes acknowledgment blocks for the owner’s authorized agent and the Town Manager. Ask the Town whether each signature must be notarized for your submission.
- Can this agreement be notarized remotely in Maryland?
- Maryland’s remote-notarization framework is based on the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, codified in State Government Article, Title 18, Annotated Code of Maryland, in effect since 2020. Confirm acceptance with the Town.
- Where do I send the agreement after signing?
- The form gives a return address for the Town Manager after recordation and refers to recording among Charles County land records in certain cases. Ask the Town how your completed agreement should be submitted; confirm with the county, city, or town if unsure.
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